Director Mechanical Engineering

Our client has been operating in Malaysia for over 25 years delivering some of the most advanced manufacturing plants and facilities. As a leader in the engineering and construction of high-tech facilities, our client offers a complete range of services from consulting to the managing of turnkey solutions, delivering to the highest quality and safety standards. In addition, they have a dedicated in-house capability for mechanical, electrical, and process engineering works including general fabrication, installation, and maintenance - to serve work packages on projects for other clients. They are currently looking for a Director Mechanical Engineering to join them on a project in Singapore.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading mechanical engineering concept development for advanced technology facilities (including semiconductor, battery, photovoltaic, and display sectors).
• Driving early-stage business development by engaging clients, understanding requirements, and shaping opportunities.
• Translating client needs into technically robust, cost-effective mechanical design and execution strategies.
• Overseeing system-level mechanical concepts including redundancy, routing, space planning, equipment selection, and schematics
• Leading value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, performance, and constructability throughout design development.
• Managing and reviewing technical proposals (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), ensuring completeness, accuracy, and commercial alignment.
• Acting as subject matter expert for mechanical engineering across design development, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fully integrated, buildable design solutions.
• Supporting estimating teams through development of bills of materials, cost models, and standardised design packages.
• Monitoring industry trends and developing benchmarking data to drive innovation and maintain technical competitiveness, including off-site manufacturing strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with safety-in-design principles, regulatory requirements, and quality standards, embedding a design-for-safety culture throughout projects.

You Will Need:

• Minimum 20 years’ of Design and Construction experience in a high-tech industry or other multiple discipline orientated construction business.
• At least 10 years of experience in a leading related position of a fast-track project.
• At least 5 years of experience of managing staff, coaching / mentoring and developing people.
• Experience in strategic and operational planning and implementation.
• Experience working overseas, ideally in Singapore / Malaysia.
• Holds an Honours or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• The ideal candidate will be Singaporean / hold Singaporean Permanent Residency.

Savile Lloyd and our clients are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success. Savile Lloyd is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.